Job Title: EMT-Basic OU Transport
Work Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Division/Department: OU Support/Operations

The EMT-Basic OU Transport position is part of a comprehensive critical care transport team that provides transport for critically ill patients in support with OU Health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as emergency service personnel.
• Supervises the performance of EMT trainees and other observers on the BLS unit.
• Safely operates vehicles of Pafford Medical Services in accordance with the current state and federal rules and regulations.
• Stocks and maintains the vehicles and its contents in a state of readiness at all times. Maintains the building and its contents. Maintains documentation of the same.
• Works in hazardous environments to insure safety and stabilization of the patient
• Works with local BLS, ALS, fire and law enforcement agencies as a team for a coordinated effort on the patients behalf.
• Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS skills and all service reports in a timely fashion (end of shift). Documentation shall be legible and accurate.
• Participate in company Q/A as deemed necessary
• Maintains crew vehicles, radios, equipment, supplies and quarters in a state of readiness twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• When approved and requested, participating in clinical training and evaluation.
• Shall be consistently punctual and ready for their shift.
• Acts at all times in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Shall follow the Pafford Medical Services chain of command
• Preforms at a level associated with certification level, following applicable clinical protocols, rules and regulations.
• Maintains strict compliance with all Pafford Policies & Procedures.
• Maintains strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the state and federal programs.
• May perform other related duties or task as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Active license/certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or home state equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Fit-for-Duty (FFD) clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance to drive company vehicles
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR or equivalent(s)
• Current Hazardous Communications Training (current within deployment year)
• Current HazMat Awareness Training
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator 3 (CEVO3) or Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
• FEMA Approved ICS-100.c, ICS-200.b Training
• FEMA Approved IS-800.c and NIMS-700.c
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), preferred
• Must possess current Hepatitis B, Tetanus vaccinations & other immunizations or declination records
• Able to work long hours in unpredictable and unstable conditions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Must be able to act as a professional ambassador for Pafford Medical Services; interacting with customers, clients, governmental agencies and personnel as well as federal and state contractors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require sitting, near vision use for reading and computer use, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Must be able to operate in extreme conditions for long periods of time with or without essential accommodations; including but not limited to areas of flooding, extreme hot and cold temperatures, disaster zones and similar environments.
• Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting functions, operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle, and do extensive reading.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.